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Spring is officially here, which means your lawn needs some tending to. If you’re confused about what type of mower you need or you’re just looking to justify the cost of upgrading, read on. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

Slugs can be pretty damaging to a vegetable or herb garden. You can buy products designed to get rid of them, but you can also use something you probably already have around the house: beer. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

It is gardening time or, at least, gardening planning time. Few things are better to dream about reaping from your garden than fresh strawberries, so pick up some red mulch and you’ll grow the best-flavored strawberries possible. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

We gardeners are a bit obsessed with acquiring new plants. From the hard-to-find succulents to exotic flowers, the quest never ends. You can fund this obsession by reusing your potting soil and spending the extra cash on a new plant instead of more soil—just keep these few things in mind. Read more… Continue Reading from [...]

While K-Cups can make brewing a cup of coffee super easy, the downside is that you can’t recycle them whole. Instead of tossing them in the garbage, you can turn them into perfect little seed starters for your spring garden. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

Believe it or not, winter is ending soon, which means the time is ripe to get our plans in order for this year’s garden, whether you’re dreaming of a bounty of vegetables, a balcony of colorful flowers, or some other sort of outdoor oasis. Here are our top 10 get-ready-to-garden tips. Read more… Continue Reading [...]

If you are short on time and space to manage your own compost pile , but need it for your thriving garden, there is a cheap—and sometimes free—way to get it. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

If you receive a lovely bouquet, or you’re making a last minute gift, you can easily arrange flowers—and keep them standing up—in a vase, using some clear tape. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

If you want to add fruit trees to your yard, make a "heading cut" when you plant them to keep the trees small. This prevents them from growing too tall for you to reach. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

Gardening tools are kind of dumb, when you think about it. Why have a shed full of different tools, when really all you need is one handle and a bunch of different attachments? That’s exactly why REDHED’s Garden Tool Master Kit is so brilliant. Every tool you need fits in one handy bag! Read more… [...]

Parrot’s ramping up its line of plant-care gadgets with two new products, which will be released later this year: Parrot Pot and Parrot H2O. They’ll take care of your plants for weeks on end so you don’t have to. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

Parrot’s ramping up its line of plant-care gadgets with two new products, which will be released later this year: Parrot Pot and Parrot H2O. They’ll take care of your plants for weeks on end so you don’t have to. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

If you have any spots in your yard where the surface goes from one level to another, like the edge of a deck—use plants to catch people’s eye so they don’t trip. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

The harsh cold of winter can do a number on your yards if you don’t take the proper precautions. This handy graphic has tips for preparing your lawn, trees, shrubs, and garden, so everything comes back bright and healthy next spring. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

If you’re seeking an enclosed structure for your greenhouse that can withstand wind, rain and snow, but also can be built for cheap, consider a geodesic dome. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

A plant at your desk can help you feel more productive , and they can make your desk look a little more exciting. This diagram can help you pick the right one for your specific office environment. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

As massively disruptive as Craigslist has been — particularly to the newspaper industry which has lost an estimated $5 billion in revenue to the online classified site — it doesn’t exactly impress in terms of design, software, or user experience. Sure, its simplicity has always been part of its charm, and what it lacks in grace it makes up for in [...]

Fall is a great time to take stock of your gardening and other bladed tools, and get them in pristine shape before they’re put away for the season. Sharpening tools like shovels, hoes, pruning shears, knives, and chisels can make a world of a difference in how they work. Here are some tips for sharpening [...]

Whether you’re trying to keep your outdoor plants happy or you just want to keep the kids busy in the yard, if you don’t have a sprinkler that’ll water a large area at once, all you need is a plastic soda bottle, some tape, and your garden hose. Read more… Continue Reading from the Source

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